The short answer
Yes, you can bring a vape on a plane in the U.S., but only in your carry-on or on your person. Vapes and e-cigarettes are banned from checked bags because of their lithium batteries.
TSA and FAA vape rules
- Carry-on only. The FAA bans e-cigarettes and vaping devices from checked baggage. If a gate agent checks your carry-on at the gate, take the vape out first.
- No vaping on board. Using an e-cigarette on a U.S. flight is prohibited by federal regulation.
- No charging on board. Do not charge the device or its batteries during the flight.
- E-liquid follows the liquids rule. Bottles must be 3.4oz (100ml) or less and fit in your one quart-size liquids bag.
- Spare batteries carry-on only, with each one in a case or with the terminals covered so they cannot short.
How to pack a vape for a flight
- Turn the device off or lock it so it cannot fire in your bag.
- Empty or remove the tank or pod, or keep it upright. Cabin pressure changes can push liquid out of a full tank.
- Put e-liquid bottles in your quart bag.
- Put spare 18650 or 21700 batteries in a plastic battery case.
- Keep it all in your carry-on, not a bag that might get gate-checked.
Will TSA take my vape?
Not if it is packed as above. TSA officers have the final say at the checkpoint, and a device found in a checked bag will be removed.
Check where you are landing
U.S. rules cover the flight. Some countries ban vapes or e-liquid entirely, and some U.S. states restrict which products can be sold. Check the law at your destination before you pack.
Need a battery case or a travel-size bottle before your trip? Every Cloud 9 store carries them, and Hillcrest, Daphne and D'Iberville are open 24 hours for early flights.
Flying with a vape: questions
Can I put my vape in checked luggage?
No. E-cigarettes and vaping devices must go in your carry-on or on your person.
Can I bring vape juice on a plane?
Yes, in your carry-on, in bottles of 3.4oz (100ml) or less inside your quart-size liquids bag.
What happens if TSA finds a vape in my checked bag?
It will be removed, because lithium-battery devices are not allowed in checked baggage.
Can I vape in the airport?
Not inside the terminal at most U.S. airports. Look for a designated outdoor area.